Christchurch team Sarahentripity, a group from the University of Canterbury’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, were named the AWIS National Quiz Champions, during an evening that raised more than $18,000 to support women in science.

AWIS sponsored a 2-minute talk session at the New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin. Now a signature event of the Festival, 2 Minute Talks: Young Women in Science is a community celebration of talented young females scientists working or studying in Dunedin.